Fulton man accused of sex crimes against two girls under age 10

FULTON, N.Y.-- Fulton police said a 37-year-old man had sexual contact with two girls, aged 8 and 9, on "multiple occasions."

Anthony M. Gerard, of Fulton, has been charged with:

Nine counts of first-degree felony sexual abuse,

Three counts of misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child, and

Nine counts of misdemeanor forcible touching.

Police did not describe the alleged crimes further, saying only that Gerard "on multiple occasions did have physical sexual contact with an eight year old and nine year old female," police Sgt. Stephen Lunn said in a news release.

Gerard is being held at the Oswego County jail on $10,000 bail, police said.

Police asked anyone who might have more information about the allegations call the Fulton Police Department at (315)598-4504. Officials said the investigation is ongoing.